A review by unhallowed_eve
Arabella by Georgette Heyer

2.5

A strong start - I enjoyed the premise, and the first 50% or so. From about halfway through, the story began to drag a bit, since a lot of time is spent with side characters. I was particularly disappointed with the ending. This was rushed. Arabella is no longer the bold and resourceful character, instead making poorly-considered decisions. In the last few pages, the relationship between Beaumaris and Arabella has been reduced to him viewing her with affectionate and slightly patronising amusement. She seems to have fallen backwards into immaturity and bewilderment. These late-book shifts were jarring.